Bourbon Chicken

Bourbon Chicken

Bourbon Chicken & Fried Rice

If you’ve ever craved that sticky, sweet, savory bourbon chicken from the mall food court, this recipe is going to blow you away. It’s faster, fresher, and packed with flavor thanks to our Papa Jacks Maple Bourbon Marinade.

This recipe makes a complete dinner — tender chicken, colorful veggies, fluffy rice, and a perfectly scrambled egg — all cooked on one skillet or griddle.

Ingredients

For the Chicken:

  • 3 boneless, skinless chicken breasts, cubed

  • 1/2 cup Papa Jack’s Maple Bourbon Marinade

  • 1 tsp salt

  • 1 tsp black pepper

  • 1 tsp garlic powder

  • 1 tsp sugar

For the Sauce:

  • 1 cup soy sauce

  • 1 cup apple juice

  • 1 cup brown sugar

  • 1/4 cup ketchup

  • 1 tsp red pepper flakes

  • 1 tsp ground ginger

For the Rice & Veggies:

  • 1 red bell pepper, thinly sliced

  • 1 cup peas (fresh or frozen)

  • 2 cups cooked rice

  • 1 tbsp soy sauce

  • 1 egg

Instructions

  1. Marinate the Chicken
    In a bowl, toss the cubed chicken with Papa Jack’s Maple Bourbon Marinade, salt, pepper, garlic powder, and sugar. Let it sit while you prep the sauce and vegetables.

  2. Make the Sauce
    In a small bowl, whisk together soy sauce, apple juice, brown sugar, ketchup, red pepper flakes, and ginger. Set aside.

  3. Cook the Chicken
    Heat a large skillet or Blackstone griddle over medium-high heat. Sear the chicken on all sides until browned.

  4. Add the Sauce
    Pour the sauce over the chicken and let it simmer until slightly thickened and the chicken is fully cooked. Push chicken to one side of the pan.

  5. Cook the Veggies & Rice
    Add the red bell pepper to the open space in the pan. Sauté until softened and fragrant. Stir in the peas, then add the cooked rice. Drizzle with 1 tbsp soy sauce and toss to combine. Push to the side.

  6. Scramble the Egg
    Crack the egg onto the empty space in the pan. Scramble until cooked, then fold into the rice.

  7. Combine & Serve
    Toss the chicken, sauce, and rice mixture together until everything is evenly coated and glossy. Serve hot and enjoy your better-than-takeout bourbon chicken fried rice!

Tips for Success

  • Shortcut: Use leftover rice for the best fried rice texture. Fresh rice can get gummy.

  • Extra Veggies: Add carrots, broccoli, or mushrooms if you like a heartier stir-fry.

  • Spice Level: Double the red pepper flakes for a little more heat.

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